Get Recipe Nutrition

GET

/v1/:id

Exactly the same endpoint can be used as for recipe details, but you need to request an additional field (as shown below).

GET /v1/:id?fields=nutrition

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Nutrients

Nutrition information is provided for a whole meal.

Supported nutrients for recipe

Name	Code
Energy	ENERC_KCAL
Total Fat	FAT
Saturated Fat	FASAT
Carbohydrate Total	CHOCDF
Sugars	SUGAR
Protein	PROCNT
Sodium	NA
Fiber	FIBTG
Trans Fat	FATRN
Monounsaturated Fat	FAMS
Polyunsaturated Fat	FAPU
Cholesterol	CHOLE
Calcium	CA
Magnesium	MG
Potassium	K
Iron	Fe
Zinc	Zn
Phosphorus	P
Vitamin A	VITA_RAE
Vitamin C	VITC
Thiamin B1	THIA
Riboflavin B2	RIBF
Niacin B3	NIA
Vitamin B6	VITB6A
Folic Acid B9	FOL
Vitamin B12	VITB12
Vitamin D	VITD
Vitamin E	TOCPHA
Vitamin K	VITK1

Nutrition Labels

We provide a batch of labels based on nutrition information.

Available nutrition labels

Low Energy
Energy Free
Low Fat
Fat Free
Low Saturated Fat
Saturated Fat Free
Low Sugars
Sugars Free
Low Sodium
Very Low Sodium
Sodium Free
Low Salt
Very Low Salt
Salt Free
Cholesterol Free
Low Cholesterol
Source Of Fiber
High Fiber
Source Of Protein
High Protein
High Monounsaturated Fat
High Polyunsaturated Fat
Hight Unsaturated Fat

Also labels for each vitamin and mineral presented in nutrition info:

Source Of ...
High ...

e.g. Source Of Calcium or Hight Vitamin A

Health Score

Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score means healthier food. The value is based on the impact of macronutrients and micronutrients in the recipe

Glycemic Index (GI)

This is the relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose. Higher values are foods that cause a more rapid rise in blood sugar. There are three classifications:

Low (55 or less)
Moderate (56 – 69)
High (70 or more)

Glycemic Load (GL)

Glycemic Load combines the quantity and quality (GI) of carbohydrates providing a way to compare blood glucose values of different types and amounts of foods. Blood glucose levels rise and fall when you eat a meal containing carbohydrates. How high it rises and how long it stays high depends on GL. There are three classifications for GL: Low (10 or less), Moderate (11 – 19), and High (20 or more). The formula for calculating the

GL is: Glycemic Load = GI x Carbohydrate (g) content per portion ÷ 100.

Request parameters

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
id*	string	Recipe Id or URL. (can be path or query param `id`)
fields	array [string]	Extra fields to return on recipe
userId	string	Allows to get information if this recipe is saved to favorites
servings	number	Scale normalizedIngredients amounts to requested number of servings
scale	number	Multiplier for ingredients amounts in recipe: 0.5, 2, ...

Sample Request

curl "https://graph.whisk.com/v1/9773cb7eca5d11e7ae7e42010a9a0035?fields=nutrition" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Token <Access-Token>"

Response

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
id*	string
name*	string
description	string
numberOfServings	number	Original number of servings
numberOfServingsScaled	number	Requested number of servings
normalizedIngredients*	array [NormalizedIngredient]
ingredients	array [RawIngredient]
instructions	RecipeInstructions
images	array [ImageContainer]
videos	array [VideoContainer]
source*	RecipeSource
durations	RecipeDurations
labels*	RecipeLabels
nutrition	RecipeNutrition
constraints	RecipeConstraints
saved	RecipeSaved	This field is populated if fields=saved is added to request parameters
author	RecipeAuthor

RecipeNutrition

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
total*	array [Nutrient]
labels*	array [RecipeLabel]
healthScore	HealthScore
glycemicIndex	GlycemicScore	This is the relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels.
glycemicLoad	GlycemicScore	Glycemic Load combines the quantity and quality (GI) of carbohydrates providing a way to compare blood glucose values of different types and amounts of foods.

Nutrient

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
code*	enum	Possible values: `ENERC_KCAL`, `FAT`, `FASAT`, `CHOCDF`, `SUGAR`, `PROCNT`, `NA`, `FIBTG`, `FATRN`, `FAMS`, `FAPU`, `CHOLE`, `CA`, `MG`, `K`, `Fe`, `Zn`, `P`, `VITA_RAE`, `VITC`, `THIA`, `RIBF`, `NIA`, `VITB6A`, `FOL`, `VITB12`, `VITD`, `TOCPHA`, `VITK1`.
label*	string	A readable name e.g. Energy, Total Fat ...
value*	integer
unit*	enum	Possible values: `g`, `mg`, `µg`, `kcal`.

HealthScore

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
value*		double
nutrientsInfluence*		array [NutrientsInfluence]		Components which influence health score

NutrientsInfluence

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
code*		string
influence*		double
comment*		string

GlycemicScore

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
value*		double

NormalizedIngredient

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
text*		string
group		string
analysis		RecipeIngredientAnalysis

RecipeIngredientAnalysis

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
product*		string
canonicalName*		string
quantity		number
unit		string
multiplier		number
brand		string
comment		string
category		string

ProductCategory

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
name*		string

ImageContainer

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
url*	string	original image url, depricated. Please use field original instead
original	OriginalImage	original image information, e.g. image url
responsive*	ResponsiveImage

ResponsiveImage

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
url*	string	Hosted url of an image
width*	integer	Image width
height*	integer	Image height

RecipeSource

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
name*		string
displayName		string
sourceRecipeUrl		string
license		string
image		ImageContainer

RecipeLabels

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
mealType*		array [RecipeLabel]
cuisine*		array [RecipeLabel]
category*		array [RecipeLabel]

RecipeLabel

Some RecipeLabel description

ATTRIBUTE		TYPE		DESCRIPTION
name*		string
displayName*		string

RecipeDurations

ATTRIBUTE	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
cookTime	number	Cooking time in minutes
prepTime	number	Preparation time in minutes
totalTime	number	Total time in minutes

Sample Response

{
  "id": "9773cb7eca5d11e7ae7e42010a9a0035",
  "name": "Omelette pancakes with tomato & pepper sauce",
  "description": "Healthy, low-calorie and gluten-free - these herby egg 'pancakes' will become your go-to favourite for a quick midweek meal",
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "text": "4 large eggs"
    },
    {
      "text": "handful basil leaves"
    },
    {
      "text": "2 tsp rapeseed oil, plus a little extra for the pancakes"
    },
    {
      "text": "1 yellow pepper, quartered, deseeded and thinly sliced"
    },
    {
      "text": "2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced"
    },
    {
      "text": "1 tbsp cider vinegar"
    },
    {
      "text": "400g can chopped tomatoes"
    },
    {
      "text": "wholemeal bread or salad leaves, to serve"
    }
  ],
  "images": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/sites/default/files/styles/recipe/public/recipe_images/omelette-pancakes-with-tomato-pepper-sauce.jpg",
      "responsive": {
        "url": "https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1523012138/recipe/758058656142eaae402f1781e18c527c.jpg",
        "width": 454,
        "height": 500
      }
    }
  ],
  "videos": [],
  "source": {
    "name": "bbcgoodfood.com",
    "displayName": "BBC Good Food",
    "sourceRecipeUrl": "https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/omelette-pancakes-tomato-pepper-sauce",
    "license": "Fairuse",
    "image": {
      "url": "https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/publishers/logos/bbcgoodfood-logo.png",
      "responsive": {
        "url": "https://whisk-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/publishers/logos/bbcgoodfood-logo.png",
        "width": 256,
        "height": 256
      }
    }
  },
  "numberOfServings": 2,
  "durations": {
    "cookTime": 20,
    "prepTime": 10,
    "totalTime": 30
  },
  "nutrition": {
    "status": "Available",
    "total": [
      {
        "label": "Sugars",
        "code": "SUGAR",
        "value": 18.032,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Energy",
        "code": "ENERC_KCAL",
        "value": 552.149,
        "unit": "Kcal"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin K",
        "code": "VITK1",
        "value": 67.71400000000001,
        "unit": "Mkg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Carbohydrate Total",
        "code": "CHOCDF",
        "value": 43.497,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Riboflavin B2",
        "code": "RIBF",
        "value": 0.8960000000000001,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Thiamin B1",
        "code": "THIA",
        "value": 0.256,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Iron",
        "code": "Fe",
        "value": 8.199,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Magnesium",
        "code": "MG",
        "value": 62.458000000000006,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Monounsaturated Fat",
        "code": "FAMS",
        "value": 12.365999999999998,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Niacin B3",
        "code": "NIA",
        "value": 2.0069999999999997,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Potassium",
        "code": "K",
        "value": 1547.69,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Saturated Fat",
        "code": "FASAT",
        "value": 6.438,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Calcium",
        "code": "CA",
        "value": 185.481,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Total Fat",
        "code": "FAT",
        "value": 27.037000000000006,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Sodium",
        "code": "NA",
        "value": 1430.048,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Cholesterol",
        "code": "CHOLE",
        "value": 654.72,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin A",
        "code": "VITA_RAE",
        "value": 1004.706,
        "unit": "Mkg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Folic Acid B9",
        "code": "FOL",
        "value": 113.88000000000001,
        "unit": "Mkg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Polyunsaturated Fat",
        "code": "FAPU",
        "value": 6.467999999999999,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Phosphorus",
        "code": "P",
        "value": 444.51200000000006,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Zinc",
        "code": "Zn",
        "value": 3.0579999999999994,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Protein",
        "code": "PROCNT",
        "value": 30.446000000000005,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin C",
        "code": "VITC",
        "value": 129.308,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin B12",
        "code": "VITB12",
        "value": 1.566,
        "unit": "Mkg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin B6",
        "code": "VITB6A",
        "value": 0.715,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Fiber",
        "code": "FIBTG",
        "value": 10.701,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Trans Fat",
        "code": "FATRN",
        "value": 0.10800000000000001,
        "unit": "G"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin E",
        "code": "TOCPHA",
        "value": 4.6659999999999995,
        "unit": "Mg"
      },
      {
        "label": "Vitamin D",
        "code": "VITD",
        "value": 3.608,
        "unit": "Mkg"
      }
    ],
    "labels": [
      {
        "name": "low-saturated-fat",
        "displayName": "Low Saturated Fat"
      },
      {
        "name": "high-monounsaturated-fat",
        "displayName": "High Monounsaturated Fat"
      },
      {
        "name": "source-of-vitamin-a",
        "displayName": "Source Of Vitamin A"
      },
      {
        "name": "low-sugars",
        "displayName": "Low Sugars"
      },
      {
        "name": "source-of-protein",
        "displayName": "Source Of Protein"
      },
      {
        "name": "high-protein",
        "displayName": "High Protein"
      },
      {
        "name": "source-of-vitamin-c",
        "displayName": "Source Of Vitamin C"
      },
      {
        "name": "diabetes-friendly",
        "displayName": "Diabetes Friendly"
      }
    ],
    "healthScore": {
      "value": 5.328398771869642,
      "nutrientsInfluence": [
        {
          "code": "FAT_UNSAT",
          "influence": 0.6939760843841576,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "SUGAR",
          "influence": -0.16607094540196313,
          "comment": "Low negative impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "CHOCDF",
          "influence": -0.32233080518343327,
          "comment": "Low negative impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "Fe",
          "influence": 0.7959836140700944,
          "comment": "Strong positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "MG",
          "influence": 0.42528069107651134,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "K",
          "influence": 0.5341771359436212,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "FASAT",
          "influence": -0.20384433830804286,
          "comment": "Low negative impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "CA",
          "influence": 0.4175784374308489,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "NA",
          "influence": -0.652384776600362,
          "comment": "Medium negative impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "CHOLE",
          "influence": -1,
          "comment": "Strong negative impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "VITA_RAE",
          "influence": 0.41592973912427417,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "PROCNT",
          "influence": 0.661881064471508,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "VITC",
          "influence": 0.723662907280685,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "FIBTG",
          "influence": 0.5679207239135912,
          "comment": "Medium positive impact"
        },
        {
          "code": "FATRN",
          "influence": -0.09403816166121269,
          "comment": "Insignificant impact"
        }
      ]
    },
    "glycemicIndex": {
      "value": 41.37
    },
    "glycemicLoad": {
      "value": 9
    }
  },
  "labels": {
    "mealType": [
      {
        "name": "lunch",
        "displayName": "Lunch"
      },
      {
        "name": "main-course",
        "displayName": "Main Course"
      },
      {
        "name": "dinner",
        "displayName": "Dinner"
      }
    ],
    "cuisine": [
      {
        "name": "french",
        "displayName": "French"
      }
    ],
    "category": [
      {
        "name": "main-dishes",
        "displayName": "Main Dishes"
      },
      {
        "name": "healthy-recipes",
        "displayName": "Healthy Recipes"
      },
      {
        "name": "lunch",
        "displayName": "Lunch"
      },
      {
        "name": "quick-and-easy",
        "displayName": "Quick and easy"
      },
      {
        "name": "dinner",
        "displayName": "Dinner"
      }
    ],
    "technique": []
  },
  "constraints": {
    "violates": {
      "diets": [
        "lacto-vegetarian",
        "vegan"
      ],
      "avoidances": [
        "egg",
        "gluten",
        "yeast",
        "wheat"
      ]
    }
  },
  "author": {
    "name": "Sara Buenfeld"
  }
}